PLV-Z2000 sets a new standard in Home Theatre experiences
Superior Colour reproduction
- 3D Colour Management - individual control of saturation, gamma and hue
- "Deep Colour" compatibility via HDMI
- 12-bit driver for 68.7 billion colours and 216 billion possible colour combinations!
You may consider the Sanyo PLV-Z2000 a better buy than the Epson TW2000 because: (Note comments apply to Australian models only)
Sanyo PLV Z 2000 image processor can handle 64 times the colours
The Z2000 is quieter, which is important if the projector is close to your seating position
It's made in Japan, some people like that better |more|
Protective automatic dust door helps keep dust out when not in use
Now also comes with 3 year warranty covers the lamp too*
Lower (street price) purchase cost = greater value for money (Ask us)
Contrast Ratio Wars!
Epson TW2000 claims 50,000:1 Contrast ratio often leave out "up to" and don't make a big deal that the real contrast (native) is 4,000:1 so higher is in "Dynamic" mode which is not great for cinema! (Too cartoon like) So go for the projector with the highest CLAIMED Contrast Ratio or get one with 64 times the number of colours that’s almost a grand cheaper, made in Japan and quieter. The Epson TW2000 is a great projector but how much $$$ more should you pay?
"..You'll be blown away once you feed it true HD programs. You really can't go wrong, everyone loved the Z5 and they will love this model even more.."
-- HCC HomeCinemaCentral
"..The Sanyo Z2000 is a tough new competitor that establishes the latest benchmark in 1080p price/performance. It offers excellent image quality, a host of features, and very few flaws, all for an industry-leading rock bottom price. If you have been waiting for prices to drop before stepping up to 1080p, the Z2000 is the product you've been waiting for.."
"..This is a dramatic competitive move indeed. It will surely undermine the viability of the industry's 1080p price structure, to the consternation of competitors and dealers alike. But for the consumer it's great news....welcome to high performance 1080p at prices you've never seen before.."
-- ProjectorCentral
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Well, as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. The patient among us have been rewarded with the SANYO PLV-Z2000 , SANYO's 1080p LCD Home Theater projector. Boasting full 1080p resolution, a new **Epson LCD chipset for deeper blacks and a super-quiet fan, the PLV-Z2000 is a home theater enthusiast's dream.."
"..Let's face it; I love the SANYO PLV-Z series projectors and the Z2000 has done nothing to change that opinion. I still have a PLV-Z2, and I've coveted the Z5 since our original review. But the Z2000 is really the one I've been waiting for. When fed high quality 1080p sources, the projector really shines with blinding whites and blacks that approach the depth of rival projectors costing 3 to 4 times as much. I never knew how good LCD's contrast could be until seeing/testing the Z2000.."
"..Yes, full HD 1080p sources are few and far between, but there'll be more eventually. The projector is not the absolute best we have seen at de-interlacing and upconverting standard definition sources to its native panel resolution, but in actual viewing of standard def material, we were not overly bothered by any lack of detail or interlacing artifacts. In fact, the Z2000's treatment of standard definition material was eminently watchable, and better than what we have seen on many other displays. .. the answer is easy. The Z2000 rules.."
-- bigpicturebigsound.com
** Same LCD Panel as Epson TW2000 -- AIM
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Both the Epson & Sanyo 1080 HD models have far better lens shift (so you don't need to use keystone compensation) than the Panasonic AE200. Better warranty too (3 years+lamp)
Experience a Beautiful New Reality
Offering a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080
Real 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio 1200 ANSI lumens
3D Colour Management and Deep Colour compatibility via HDMI 1.3a
Position Free flexibility with an amazing amount of lens shift
Extremely quiete, only 19dB
*Sales after 1/4/08 Genuine Sanyo Australia extended warranty! 3 years + 3 years or 4,000hrs lamp.
If the projector is very close to your seating position you'll really appreciate the extra silence of the Sanyo PLV-Z2000- AIM
Epson TW2000 has 10–bit colour processing with 12–bit LCD driver, the Sanyo PLV Z2000 has Full
12-bit colour processing and 14-bit processing is used for gamma correction.
Most people will also consider the Epson EMP TW2000 when looking at this end of the market. For more information Click here
THIS IS THE LATEST MODEL FROM SANYO! PLV-Z2000 here
Introduces PDG-SU20 - Budget priced quality projector.
It's cheap to buy but a prestige brand that's known for quality!
"..
Balance between price and possibilities that Sanyo made with PDG-DSU 20E model, it truly deserves InsideHW Best Buy award.."
Saturday, 07 June 2008
"..First thing you'll notice is white “i-Pod” color and nice squarish exterior that perfectly fits design concept. White color has a great advantage when it comes to dust because it is much easier to spot dust on grey or black colored surfaces. Projector weight of 2.5kg tells us that this little Sanyo is portable and very useful for small presentations.."
"..
Sanyo PDG-DSU 20E is great, colors are saturated, projector works well in areas with good and poor lighting, it is quiet.."
Exclusive Bulk Buy by AIM Australia.
They will go fast so don't miss out!
Ideal for the kids to play games on, or that really big movie or sporting event.
** WITH OPTICAL ZOOM **
Sanyo quality at a budget price.
ULTRA-COMPACT, FULLY PORTABLE SVGA DESIGN
Not much larger than a laptop PC, the PDG-DSU20 weighs less
than 3kg and delivers fantastic picture quality in a
versatile, go-anywhere system.
Do you really need 1080 HD?
That depends on how far back you intend to sit! If you're right on top of a TV then why not, but from say 5-6m back from a projected image the difference would not be great between a 720p (Still HD) and 1080p HD Max..
See for yourself the following 2 images simulate 720 & 1080 sitting at your PC it's easy to see the difference but try 3m back :)
Display max resolution SXGA (1280 x 1024) True SVGA optical resolution (800 x 600)
Weight only 2.5KG or 5.5 lbs
Ultra-Compact, Fully Portable
High Brightness and Contrast at 2000 ANSI Lumens
2000:1 CR
Manual Zoom/Focus w/ Mid Range Standard Lens
Comes with 1:1.1 Zoom Lens Adjustable up to a 300-inch Diagonal Screen Size
One D-Sub 15 Input
Composite Video (RCA x 1) and S-Video In Outs
Quiet Fan OperationCeiling or Inverse Mounted for Enhanced Versatility
HIGH BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST PDG-DSU20
With brightness level of 2000 ANSI Lumens and a contrast ratio
of 2000:1 make this projector a winner in its category.
F2.51-2.69 ZOOM LENS
Comes with its own 1:1.1 zoom lens, which can throw a crisp,
bright 100” diagonal image.
AUTO INPUT SEARCH
Searches, finds and displays incoming source material
automatically.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Component input, quiet fan operation and versatile go anywhere
capability make this a truly portable projector. Also may be
ceiling or inverse mounted for enhanced versatility.
Sanyo PDG SU20 review.
We're not saying the Sanyo PDG-SU20 is as good as a Sanyo PLV-Z2000 BUT it's about 1/4 the price and from 5m back the difference is not as much as you'd expect.
If you want to watch the latest HD Blu-Ray disks in a dedicated cinema room this is not what we'd recommend. If you want a low cost quality brand projector that can do a good job with the games, hold it's own on your movie nights or football/sporting events this could be just what you've been waiting for.
We may have to charge more because sometime people think
a product is no good if it's a lot cheaper to buy than they expected!
Foxtel is Standard Definition, (no matter what they about high quality) watching re-runs of Sienfield you'll find it hard to justify paying more for a full 1080P projector. Watching standard DVD's ditto. What's more impressive on a "Footy night" a 42 inch plasma that acts like a big mirror or 100-300 inch image filling the whole wall? From 4-6m back it's hard to count the dots whatever projector you're using! Have a look at a Bill Board large dots but from a distance can you see them? HERE is a review on resolution we wrote, people who print all the hype don't like it.
Spot the difference
Below we've snapped pictures from a DVD on the Sanyo PDG-SU20 (top) plus one from the latest and greatest HD projector Sanyo PLV-Z2000. It's hard to do justice with a camera, have no doubt the Z2000 is better but like most things in life you pay a lot for the last few percent of improvement and remember this is a standard DVD not Blu-Ray which is the sort of source material you'd want to show on a HD projector to easily see the difference.
Kid Proof
The top 1080p LCD models all use the same C2fine light engine which won't have the problem in the image below. The SU20 on this page is DLP. In the lower price range DLP is a good choice because the picture engine does not fade with time like most low cost LCD models do if used too much. In the image (DLP friendly publication) below the LCD projector was left on continuously which is not what it was designed to cope with this may have caused a premature partial failure of the LCD engine.
Low cost LCD models are designed for a few hours per day, if you were to leave on on for a few days in a row that would most lightly damage the LCD panels (as above) the result being the picture looking a bit sad or happy if you like the new colour scheme. (An "Under 4 hour use at a time" condition is sometimes hidden in the warranty fine print) Leaving a DLP model on like the Sanyo PDG-SU20 won't hurt it. If you're not checking on the kids to ensure they give the projector time out then DLP is the go. We have always said for some uses it's DLP and others LCD it depends on many factors.
A very few people don't like looking at DLP in this case Purchase from us and you're covered by AIM with our "Be Happy" warranty (see conditions on this page) which basically means you can swap for another model and pay the difference.
Sanyo PDG-SU20
Sanyo PLV-Z2000
Conclusion
Using the same source material DVD the Z2000 is better, but for the price in a non-dedicated room is it four times better? We don't think so, if you're in the market for the top of the range projector then buy the Z2000 and be done with it. For a great entry level projector that your friends won't bet didn't cost thousands more consider the latest offering from Sanyo tge PDG-SU20.
For what you're spending you get an entry level projector that makes a 42" Plasma TV look like a toy on film or sports and PC games nights. How can you not be happy for the price? -- ausmedia.com.au
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DLP light engine which is more suitable for continuous
use than LCD models in this price range.
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Resolution Maximum display SXGA, XGA Native SVGA
Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens
Uniformity 85% (corner to center)
DLP System 0.55” DLP® x 1
Number of Pixels 480,000(800 x 600)
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Image Size (diagonal) 27.8” – 255”
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Throw Distance 3.9’ – 32.8”
Zoom/Focus Manual
Zoom Ratio 1:1.1
Up/Down Ratio 13.3:-1
Digital Keystone Correction Vertical: +/- 15° MAX
Projection Lens F2.51-2.69/f0.86”-0.98”
Lens Throw Ratio 1.95-2.15:1
Projection Lamp 180W UHP
Scanning Frequency H Sync: 31-79kHz, V Sync: 50-85Hz
Dot Clock 25-135MHz
Color System PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4.43
Computer Compatibility SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA
Sound Output One-piece, 2-watt Mono
Voltage 100-240V AC (auto Voltage) 50/60 Hz
BTU Rating 853
dB Rating T.B.A
Power Consumption 250W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 10.84” x 3.4” x 8.72”
(not including Adjustable Feet & Lens Part)
Net Weight 6.5lbs
User Maintenance replace lamp assembly
PC Input Terminals D-Sub15 x 1
Video Input Terminals Composite Video (RCA x 1) S-Video (Mini-DIN 4-pin)
Audio (stereo mini-jack : common)
Control Terminals USB (Type B)
Included Accessories Wireless remote; CR2025 batteries Owner’s Manual;
VGA Cable; Lens Cap
Warranty: Two years parts and labor on projector 90 day or 500HR Lamp
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SANYO WILL NOT REPAIR IMPORTS OR "GRAY MARKET" PROJECTORS.
21 December 2007
To: AIM Digital Imaging
Dear Steve,
RE: Parallel imports of Sanyo LCD Projectors including PLV Z2000.
Thank you for your inquiry on this matter.
Sanyo Oceania's policy is to only provide warranty protection for Sanyo projectors purchased through authorised dealers (as listed on our website).
This policy has been established to ensure that our customers will enjoy the on-going benefits of dealing with well established businesses that have the necessary expertise to support all aspects of the purchase experience.
Ranging from a high level of professionalism obtained from the depth and breadth of knowledge and initial information provided, to a comprehensive after sales service back up in the event this should be required.
We believe that our customer's best interests must be protected, and it is only by supporting businesses that have demonstrated the ability and willingness to maintain the necessary processes and procedures can this be achieved.
For this reason we will actively avoid supporting importers who are not able to meet the minimum standards Sanyo Oceania and our customers expect.
Yours faithfully,
John Gillam
National Service Manager
Sanyo Oceania
In the case of the Z2000 most Grey Market imports start with "LP-Z" and are also marked 110 volts. -- AIM
WARNING Some Gray Market sellers are telling fibs about the warranty they offer!
We buy in bulk so a lower price has almost always turned out to be "Gray Market" = No 3 year Lamp/Projector warranty!
" I am keen to confirm that Projector Point are not a local approved Sanyo reseller."
" PLV Z2000 stock promoted by Projector Point is not imported by Sanyo Oceania and is not covered by local warranty, and certainly does not receive our special 3 year coverage for both the projector and the lamp."
"As we state on our website, our 3 year warranty offer is strictly limited to projectors sold within Australia and New Zealand by our approved resellers and must have a genuine third year extended warranty card supplied with the projector to qualify.”
That depends on how far back you intend to sit! If you're right on top of a TV then why not, but from say 5-6m back from a projected image the difference would not be great between a 720p (Still HD) and 1080p HD Max..
See for yourself the following 2 images simulate 720 & 1080 sitting at your PC it's easy to see the difference but try 3m back :)
Using the new inorganic C2Fine D7 LCD panels HD1000
(this means they won't degrade over time like other systems.. )
C2Fine LCD panels offer: - durability and are very reliable:
"Normally Black System" greatly boosts contrast
- D7 panels improve aperture ratio by 20%
- 12-bit driver for superior colour reproduction
Superior Colour reproduction
- 3D Colour Management - individual control of saturation, gamma and hue
- "Deep Colour" compatibility via HDMI
- 12-bit driver for over 1.07 billion colours and 216 billion possible colour combinations
Input terminals
- The Sanyo PLV Z2000 has a wide variety of inputs- 2x HDMI, 2x Component, S-Video, Composite & VGA input.
PLV-Z2000 sets a new standard in Home Theatre experiences
• Projecting Full HD without sparing any detail with high resolution and high contrast ratio of 15,000:1 *1
Projector is able to realize Full HD through using the C 2 FINE TM *5 D7 new generation inorganic LCD panel and variable iris capable of the high contrast ratio of 15,000:1 *1 .
The PLV-Z2000 maximizes image details in high definition with a newly developed high efficiency lens, bringing the most high definition potential out of every scene with the highest optical performance.
SANYO is committed to providing various new solutions by openly employing its propriety technologies in creative ways, based on its Brand Vision 'Think GAIA'.
SANYO has been providing solutions to households for home theaters, allowing users to have their own taste of the theater in the privacy of their own homes. The PLV-Z2000 model brings the home theater experience to the Full HD digital movie age, and is able to adjust to even the more difficult homes through the industry's best lens shifting capabilities, allowing a large screen to projected onto from a variety of settings.
Main Features
1. Able to project in Full HD high quality, with additional built-in high resolution functions, including rich color reproduction, a new 3D Color Management system and the high contrast ratio of 15,000:1 *1
2. Industry ' s most advanced *2 top-bottom/left-right lens shifting function - Enabling large screen enjoyment from the living room to smaller spaces
3. Industry ' s most silent *3 , without disrupting the quiet scene, at only 19 decibels
*1 When using ' Vivid ' mode
*2 As of August 24, 2007 for front Full HD (1920 x 1080) projectors
*3 As of August 24, 2007 for LCD projectors brighter than 1200 lumens
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Specifications
Product Number
PLV-Z2000
System
RGB LCD shutter projection system
Optical System
Dichroic mirror separation / Prism synthesis system
LCD Panel
Type
New generation inorganic LCD panel C 2 FINE TM (Normally Black type)
Size
0.74" type x 3, Aspect Ratio 16:9
Drive System
Polysilicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixels
2,073,600 ( 1 920 x 1080 ) x 3
Total pixels 6,220,800
Pixel Array
Stripe
Projection Lens
Manual Zoom (1-2.0x) f=22.6-45.3mm, F2.0-F3.0
Light Source
165W UHP lamp × 1
Screen Size *7
(Projection Distance)
Minimum 40" - Maximum 30 0"
(approx.1.2 to 18.4m)
Color Reproducibility
Approx. 1,070 million colors
Brightness *8
1200 lumens *9
Uniformity *8
85% *10
Contrast Ratio (Full On/Full Off) *8
15000:1 *11
Noise Output *8
Approx. 19 dBA * 12
Scanning Frequency
Horizontal: 15-80 KHz; Vertical: 50-100 Hz
Dot clock 100 MHz or less
Terminals
PC Input
Analog RGB input x 1 ; Mini D-sub 15-pin x 1
Video Input
Digital input (2 types) ; HDMI x 2, Ver 1.3a)
Component input (2 types) ; AV Triple RCA x 1 (Y/Cb/Cr),D5 x 1,
S-video input (1 type); S-video x 1
Composite input (1 type); RCA x 1
Controller input and output, other
Service port ; Mini DIN 8-pin x 1 (for service-use)
Power switch ON/OFF (see-saw switch)
Operating Temperature
5 to 35c
Power Source
AC100V ( ±10 %), 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
252 watts(Stand-by mode approx. 0.5 watts)
Dimension (not including projecting parts)
400 (W) x 146 (H) x 346 (D) mm
Warranty*
Sales from companies listed on Sanyo Australia web site.
(We are listed!)
(Australia Only) Sales marked as such on invoice offer a 3 year warranty on the projector and 3 years or 4,000 hours (whichever comes first) on the lamp. From the date Sanyo offered this extended warranty only.
See sanyo.com.au
Main Accessories
Operating manual, warranty, removable power cord x 1 (3m), wireless remote control x 1 (w/2xAA batteries)
* 7 When using 16:9 mode
* 8 Based on the averages of standard testing at the time of shipping, following the specifications document JIS X6911:2003 for data projectors. For measurement methods and station conditions based on supplemental notes 2.
* 9 When using "Dynamic" Image Mode
* 10 When using "Lens Shift Center"
* 11 When using "Vivid" Image Mode
* 12 When using the " Theater Black Mode " Lamp Mode
* Specifications as of August 24, 2007, subject to change.
* All product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
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Note this model in known in Japan as the LP-Z2000 which is certified for 110 volts only "..The retailers of these unapproved and dangerous products now face the possibility of prosecution for breaches of the Electricity Act.. , resulting in fines of up to $20,000 for each offence.."
Sanyo PLV Z2000 projector reviews, prices vs. Epson EMP TW 2000
Editors' Choice - June 2008 
